HR 1743

Summary

Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK). Specifically, the bill directs the President to seek to initiate negotiations with the UK regarding tariff and nontariff barriers affecting any industry, product, or service sector. The bill authorizes the President to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK, with such authority expiring on March 1, 2029. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or a continuance of existing excise or duty-free treatment to carry out an agreement, with certain limitations. The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to enter into an agreement or make a proclamation.

Bill status

Status

In committee

Sponsor

Rep. Adrian Smith [R-NE-3]

Cosponsors

7

Policy area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced

2025-02-27

Latest action

2025-02-27: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Committee referrals

• Rules Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-02-27
• Ways and Means Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-02-27

Recent actions

• 2025-02-27: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• 2025-02-27: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
• 2025-02-27: Introduced in House
• 2025-02-27: Introduced in House